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Dedicated to helping the Spanish-speaking population of Georgia

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Bilingual Therapy

We provide evidence-based psychotherapy, in both English and Spanish. We see clients age 4+

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Parenting Workshops

Parenting is tough, and it’s even tougher being a parent in a different culture. We’re here to help.

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Education Advocacy

Every child deserves and education You and your child have rights in the school system. We’re here to help you navigate those rights.

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Advocating for the Latino Community

At ALAS, we are dedicated to advocating for and assisting members of the Spanish-speaking and Latino communities in Georgia. With a focus on mental health, in particular, ALAS aims to address the growing mental health treatment disparities in the Spanish-speaking community.

Improving lives, today and tomorrow

We do more than mental health. We offer community outreach programs to advocate for parents and children and helping the next generation of young people. We offer community workshops that focus on parenting, educational rights, and education on general health and wellness.

A Population in Need

We are here to address the mental health disparities in the Spanish-speaking population

Latinos are 50% LESS likely to receive mental health services

  • Latino
  • White

Percent of adults age 18 and over who received mental health services in the past year, 2018

Latinos are 20% LESS likely to receive treatment for depression

Latino 55.9%
White 70.5%

Percent of adults age 18 and over with past year major depressive episode who received treatment for the depression, 2018

Latinas are 20% MORE likely to experience severe psychological distress

  • Latino
  • White

Percent of population with serious psychological distress among persons 18 years of age and over, 2017

Meet Our Advocates

We couldn’t operate without our amazing staff and dedicated board members. Come see who is involved.

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Every little bit helps

We rely on the generosity of our community to be able to provide services for our community

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